18 | LONDON CONFERENCE LONDON CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 2017 - ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL On September 23, 2017, IAWF held its 2nd International Iranian Women’s Leadership Conference (1st in London) in association with Persia Educational Foundation, at the Royal Garden Hotel. The conference was a huge success, featuring a diverse array of engaging speakers and empowering stories. There were nine panels, which featured speakers from the United States and Europe, including Keynote Speaker Azita Raji, who was the former U.S. ambassador to Sweden. This event held 350 participants who were inspired and enlightened by these thriving women sharing their inspirational stories and the steps to their successful careers.